The Tale of two young lovers
Title: The Tale of two young lovers Language: Chokri Description: Love story of Dari and Rakhrülü A long time ago during the time of our foreparents.There lived one young man and a womanThe young man’s name was “Dari”, a handsome and sturdy man of ThenyizumiThe woman’s name was “Rakhrülü”, a beautiful woman from ChedemaAs the […]
Best friends story
Title: Best friends story Language: Lotha Description: Back in the old day, there lives tow brothers the eldest one did not care about his younger brother but career more for his friend, one fine day, the two friends went to pluck some fruits the brother wanted to know if his friends really love him or […]
The tale of Shihtomong and the enchanted wife
Title: The tale of Shihtomong and the enchanted wife Language: Yimkhiung Description: A long time ago, in the land of Yimkhiung, there lived a man named Shihtomong. He was a warrior and a very wealthy man. He took six women as his wives, each from a different tribe, and placed them in separate houses.One day, […]
Nisapa ngo Nisala
Title: Nisapa ngo Nisala Language: Sumi Description: The story is about a young man Nisapa who belonged to a poor family and Nisala who was from a wealthy family. Nisapa was very blessed and so Nisala decided to marry him. But Nisala’s parents married her off to another man who abused her and left her. […]
The narrator’s experience
Title: The narrator’s experience Language: Ao Description: The narrator is talking about the life of the forefathers and hers as well. She is from Süngratü Village, Mokokchung District, Nagaland.This narration is about the way of life of our forefathers before Christianity came to my village and also about how they celebrated the Moatsü (Ao tribe) […]
Kelhoukevira (A place where life is good)
Title: Kelhoukevira (A place where life is good) Language: Angami Description: My loving almighty God I come infront of you.I have been suffering ever since,Mercy and love that has showered on meIt’s the reason I’m happy and at peace . Through your strength and love , I’ve come back to life.My faith has been growing […]
THE BATTLE OF KIKRUMA
Title: THE BATTLE OF KIKRUMA Language: Chokri Description: THE BATTLE OF KIKRUMAIn the Middle of 19 century, a very significant and historical battle took place in the north eastern frontiers hills between the Britishers and the Kikruma Naga’s. Historically speaking, this was the only battlefield worthy to be mentioned as far as the Britishers adventured […]
The story of a mouse and a man
Title: The story of a mouse and a man Language: Ao Description: The tale story of a mouse and a man.Spreading wings to the untold Naga folklores.In this story, Flok embarks on a journey to save his village from a looming threat. The village is plagued by a mysterious beast that terrorizes the community, destroying […]
REV SIELIEZHÜ SORHIE
Title: REV SIELIEZHÜ SORHIE Language: Tenyidie Description: Rev. Sieliezhü Sorhie was a pioneer missionary who worked among the Angamis and the neighbouring tribes in Nagaland, India. He played a significant role in introducing Christianity to the community and facilitated the first baptism too.In 1881,on 25th February, C. D. King came to Kohima for mission work […]
“The Legend of Thrasipi : A Sangtam Folktale”
Title: “The Legend of Thrasipi : A Sangtam Folktale” Language: Sangpur Description: “The Legend of Thrasipi” is a well-known folktale of the Sangtam Naga community of Nagaland. The story narrates the great flood that once threatened villages along the Sangpur–Zingki River. Traditional sacrifices to the river spirit failed, until an elderly woman named Thrasipi responded […]
Sümi Xülhe (A story on History of Sümi)
Title: Sümi Xülhe (A story on History of Sümi) Language: Sumi Description: The song “Sümi xülhe” by Living Voice is a traditional folk fusion song that advocates for peace, unity, and truth, inspired by the book Sümino Naga Ghoshika Ghenguno mülakeu by Dr. V. Hokuto Jimomi.The song is sung in praise of the village men […]
The Legends of Naginimora
Title: The Legends of Naginimora Language: English Description: 1. It is an story between the Ahom and konyak naga tribe.2. Marriage took place between the Ahom king and daughter of konyak chief.3. The princess name was watlong and king name was godapani.4. The princess lost her father at the very young age.5. Godapani also fled […]
Khiamniungan Traditional dress for women nacklace and shawls
Title: Khiamniungan Traditional dress for women nacklace and shawls. Language: Khiamniungan Language Description: This video documents the Khiamniungan traditional woman’s necklace called Nacklact and the woman’s shawl, both of which are significant cultural symbols of the community. The necklace represents beauty, social identity, and cultural pride among Khiamniungan women. The shawl, on the other hand, […]
The Princess’s Story
Title: The Princess’s Story Language: Wancho Description: In British times, a princess picked up a towel by the river and caught the eye of a British officer. Though promised to another king, the officer lured her away with wealth. When the rightful king returned, he demanded her back. At her dwelling, the father sat on […]
Resuscitating Glories Past
Title: Resuscitating Glories Past Language: Sangtam Description: The Müngmüng festival is one of the important and colourful festival celebrated by Sangtam Naga tibe of Nagaland it is observed every year in the month of September, just after the completion of paddy transplantation as a way of invoking blessing for a bountiful harvest. The word “müngmüng” […]
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